When was the nation of Israel created?

Answer 1

ANSWER: Israel declared itself existent and independent on May 14, 1948, while still under British rule N.B.: The Israeli Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, declared Israel independent, with 48 hours of British rule still officially remaining.

Answer 2

Modern Israel was founded on May 14, 1948. The ancient Land of Israel had been in the same location for thousands of years. (Well, as close as can be, for in 1948 the new Israel was not given Samaria or Jerusalem.)

Answer 3

Answer 1

Israel was made a state in 1948.

It was created because Britain, who owned the land, finally agreed to form it as a Jewish state. The land of Israel was originally bigger but then some of the Arab nations attacked Israel and took parts of it. The Israelis took back Jerusalem, the capital, but not all of the land.

Commentary on Answer 1

After the end of the fighting in 1948, Israel controlled only the west half of Jerusalem. Jordan controlled the rest, including the Old City and the Jewish holy places. Jews were prohibited from visiting the Old City, the Western Wall, and the other holy places in east Jerusalem, until the city was re-unified under Israeli control in 1967. Since then, Israeli police maintain order and security in the Old City, and the sites are open to Christians, Muslims, and Jews.

Answer 2

Israel was declared a State on May 14, 1948. It became a state through a longer process. Please read the Related Question below to learn about it.

Answer 4

The modern State of Israel was founded in May 1948. The biblical kingdom of Israel has exist already in 1000 BC.

Answer 5

Palestine or on the eastern seaboarder of the mediteranian sea

Answer 6

The Modern State of Israel was founded by First Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion on May 14, 1948, just after the last British soldiers had departed from the territory.

Answer 7

Israel became a nation on May 14, 1948.

Answer 8

Israel was founded in 1948.

Answer 9

1948.